Unit 22 Blizzard of '95
第22单元 一九九五年的暴风雪
In 1995 our small town was hit by a heavy snowfall. For many days our roads were closed.The snow meant no school for children and no work for adults. It also meant a difficult time for people with disabilities and the elderly.
一九九五年，一场大雪侵袭了我们的小镇。有好几天，道路封闭。因为下雪的关系，小孩不用上课，大人也不用上班；而对残障与年老的人来说，也代表了艰辛的日子。
My mom who has dedicated her life to helping and giving to others she knew needed help. Without hesitation, she strapped on a pair of snowshoes and headed out into the snow. She visited those she knew needed help, strangers, and friends alike.
我的母亲奉献一生，协助那些她觉得需要帮助的人。她没有半点迟疑，就绑紧雪鞋走进雪里。她拜访那些她知道需要协助的人家，不管是认识的人或者认识的人。
People were grateful that she came. She collected grocery lists and words of gratitude. My mom delivered food and other needed supplies. She even shoveled a few driveways!
大家都很感激她的到访，她收集购物清单，也收下众人的感激之意。她帮忙运送食物和其他必要的补给品，甚至还铲开几户人家车道的雪！
A week passed before it was easy for people to leave their homes. If it weren't for the help from my mom, many people would have been without medicine and proper food.
一个礼拜过后，人们终于比较容易出门。如果没有我的母亲的协助，很多人可能没有医疗用品和食物。

【美】 Meredith Walker 著 陈怡芬 译

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